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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | CofC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or CofC?
- Oglethorpe University is 262.8% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than College of Charleston ($45,416.00 vs. $36,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Ogelthorpe ($20,806 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($14,032 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than College of Charleston (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 273.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($36,601 vs. $9,811)
Ogelthorpe vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 1 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or CofC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CofC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Oglethorpe University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,600 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/